1948-
male
seto pottery
Born in Seto, where his father, Tosaburo, was the 30th in his family, he studied under his father to make pottery. Received the Governor’s Award at the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Chunichi Prize, and the Honorable Mention. Selected for the Traditional Craft Exhibition of Japan. Solo and group exhibitions at the Hakuzen Gallery in Nagoya, Hana Gallery, and Mitsukoshi Department Store. His works are mainly gray-glazed carved patterns, Ki-zeto, Gosu-e (zaffre glaze painting) and iron painting. He is a regular member of the Japan Industrial Arts Association.
